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   Tar·get

   /ˈtärɡət/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack: "the airport terminal was the target of a bomb" Similar preyquarrygamekillbag
   • ▪ a mark or point at which someone fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting. Similar markbullseyegoalaim
   • ▪ an objective or result toward which efforts are directed: "the car met its sales target in record time" Similar objectivegoalobjectaimenddesired resultplanpurposeintentionintentdesignaspirationambitionidealhopedesirewishholy grail
   • ▪ a person or thing against whom criticism or abuse is or may be directed: "they were the target for a wave of abuse from the press" Similar victimbuttscapegoatduperecipientfocusobjectsubjectfair gameAunt Sally
   • ▪ an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound, with reference to which actual utterances can be described.
   • 2. a small round shield or buckler. historical

   verb

   • 1. select as an object of attention or attack: "two men were targeted by the attackers" Similar pick outsingle outselectchoosedecide onearmarkfix onattackaim atfire at
   • ▪ aim or direct (something): "a significant nuclear capability targeted on the US" Similar aimdirectlevelintendfocusposition

   Word Origin late Middle English (in target (sense 2 of the noun)): diminutive of targe1. The verb dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. targetable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   A benchmark by which something is evaluated. The place to which someone or something is going or being sent. The best or most favorable thing, condition or amount. The core or basis for something. A point or place at which it is convenient to stop during a journey or activity. Moving target for shooting. An aspiration that requires persistence ...

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   • 1 a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule. the hapless vice president quickly became the favorite target of late-night comedians. Synonyms for targets. butts, marks, prey. (also preys), sitting ducks, victims.

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